In a landmark moment for Iran-Kurdish relations, Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian arrived in Erbil today, becoming the first Iranian leader to visit the Kurdish region of Iraq. The historic visit is seen as part of Tehran’s broader strategic outreach amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in Iraq and the wider Middle East. Pezeshkian’s first meeting in Erbil took place at the Kurdistan Regional Presidency, where he was greeted by Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani at Erbil International Airport. The two leaders, joined by Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and other senior offic…